Hello Jim, Steve,
On Saturday 03 December 2005 01:49, Jim Dykes wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a Brother MFC 8500 Multi-Function Laser printer.
>
> I haven't yet used a full cartridge, but was getting big, black
> splotchy lines clear across the left side of the paper when I printed
> anything.
>
> I got a new toner cartridge thinking that was the problem, but now
> the page is totally black..........and gray on the other side. So,
> then, not both sides of the paper have toner on them.
>
> I cleaned the wire as recommended, but results were the same.
>
> I sure hate to have to buy a new drum! Those suckers are
> expensive.
>
> However, it does sound like that, though, doesn't it?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
This is a typical symptom of a failed corona generator or broken wire.
If its under warranty I would ship it back and let the
supplier/manufacturer sort it out !
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Derrick.
Pontefract Linux Users Group.
plug at play-net.co.uk
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